B Jake Moran Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-horeb-1935-buick/7215766154.html Content: 1935 Buick - $12,000Complete Original Survivor25,000 Miles - 2-Car Owner with Original TitleStraight Eight 3-Speed on the FloorHas been in storage approximately 10 years.I was told it was parked because clutch was slipping in 2nd and 3rd gears.Call Tom - 608-523-4702 1935 Buicks are rare, and rarely offered. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Seems like it the clutch were slipping,wouldn't it slipped in first gear also? I hope I never have to replace mine,Greg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) Liking this car, just the way it sits Edited October 22, 2020 by MrEarl (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Yes me too. I don't keep my Bugles but I remember articles from Pete that basically, in my mind, all 1931-1935 Buicks are rare, even the smaller series. So when I see them in my searches I try to post, at least decent ones. I think I missed one, a 1934 which was posted higher up in the "Not Mine" section that also was in this class of Buick. Grilles do it for me. I love the 36-38 grilles but there is real style in the 33-35 grilles as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 7 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Yes me too. I don't keep my Bugles but I remember articles from Pete that basically, in my mind, all 1931-1935 Buicks are rare, even the smaller series. So when I see them in my searches I try to post, at least decent ones. I think I missed one, a 1934 which was posted higher up in the "Not Mine" section that also was in this class of Buick. Grilles do it for me. I love the 36-38 grilles but there is real style in the 33-35 grilles as well. The Buick Bugle December 2010 had Pete's coverage of 1934/35 Buicks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 8 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Yes me too. I don't keep my Bugles but I remember articles from Pete that basically, in my mind, all 1931-1935 Buicks are rare, even the smaller series. So when I see them in my searches I try to post, at least decent ones. I think I missed one, a 1934 which was posted higher up in the "Not Mine" section that also was in this class of Buick. Grilles do it for me. I love the 36-38 grilles but there is real style in the 33-35 grilles as well. Jake, I’m gonna tell you something here that you probably already know. First, this car can be yours for $10k or less. The owner wants it gone, he doesn’t even know the model and he doesn’t want to overwinter it. Start at $8,500 and work it from there. But, make sure door wood is solid. Second Jake, your bank interest might be a tenth of a percent. So, you can own this car for nothing. Clean it up real good and make it reliable. Drive it and love it and keep it original. when you buy something reasonably priced that will hold its value, it costs you almost nothing. tell us us all about it after you buy it! I agree it’s one of the most beautiful Buicks Buick made. Joel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 And ONLY the series 40 in 1934-35 had downdraft carbs.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 I need to step away from the computer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 23, 2020 Author Share Posted October 23, 2020 Yeah its a pretty cool Pre war option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I love it! And close... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I'd like to see some interior and motor pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Buick35 said: I'd like to see some interior and motor pictures. I emailed and asked for interior, mechanical and data plate pictures the first day Jake posted, no response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, MrEarl said: I emailed and asked for interior, mechanical and data plate pictures the first day Jake posted, no response The seller has added additional interior and engine bay photos to his Craigs list advert. I have to say this is a very original car, original wood grain finish on the Dash, original upholstery, mechanicals all look original. This is not a restoration proposition, this is a survivor. A few days of detailing would see this car the centre of attention at any car show - dents and all! Hoping someone from here gives it a new home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 On 10/23/2020 at 12:59 AM, Buick35 said: Seems like it the clutch were slipping,wouldn't it slipped in first gear also? I hope I never have to replace mine,Greg. Have experienced clutch slip in top gear but in my case it was a simple adjustment to the linkage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Oh Jeeeze look at that original upholstery and dash. Jake or somebody, please buy this so I can get my mind off it. @Pete Phillips you seeing this?!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Not for me because of time in my life right now. At $12,000. Let's see if he drops the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Wow. The original condition is stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/25/2020 at 10:26 AM, B Jake Moran said: Not for me because of time in my life right now. I can empathize with that, same here, just different circumstances I'm sure. Priorities change with age for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 I did offer on this car but it was around $8500. I received a reply that "he was going by book" and that was $12,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Amazing car, but the listing is deleted. Maybe sold or the seller changed his mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 10/22/2020 at 9:59 AM, Buick35 said: Seems like it the clutch were slipping,wouldn't it slipped in first gear also? I hope I never have to replace mine,Greg. My '40 clutch was slipping but only above 25 MPH. Never slipped in 1st gear. I can't tell you why, I have to think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Morgan Wright said: Amazing car, but the listing is deleted. Maybe sold or the seller changed his mind. Then it was just deleted as i checked on it daily. It likely sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I hope it got a good home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, Morgan Wright said: My '40 clutch was slipping but only above 25 MPH. Never slipped in 1st gear. I can't tell you why, I have to think about it. A rear main crankshaft seal getting oil onto the clutch could be a culprit. A slipping clutch is more likely to slip in higher gears as the engine is "working Harder" just like trying to drive away from a stop in high gear as compared to Low. Before buying an old beater back in the 1950s, we wold take the car a few blocks away, pull up against a phone pole, rev the engine and try to push while in 3rd gear. If the car stalled then the clutch was good, but if the engine was more likely to rev some, then a clutch job was probably in your future - not what we wanted in a cheapo beater, or a car bought to clean up, do some minor tune-up, quick cheap repair, and then flip. A clutch on a pre-1953 Chevy meant pulling the rear-end with torque tube and then the tranny. A Pontiac or Plymouth was quicker if a clutch was needed. A valve job on a Chevy, or even a Buick was relatively quick and easy if doing your own grinding, and the local machine shop charged $2 or $3 per cylinder if you brought them the head, and a full head gasket set was pretty cheap too. Edited October 28, 2020 by Marty Roth typo (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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